Nominations sought for SouthCoast Man and Woman of the Year

They're people who've made a mark in SouthCoast, some in their small towns, some on a larger stage.

They're people who've made a mark in SouthCoast, some in their small towns, some on a larger stage.

And, once again, The Standard-Times/SouthCoastToday.com wants to recognize them for what they have accomplished.

As part of its annual tradition, The Standard-Times is seeking nominations for the 2012 SouthCoast Man of the Year and Woman of the Year.

The 2011 recipients were Katherine Knowles, CEO of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, and Dana Mohler-Faria, president of Bridgewater State University.

Along with choosing two who stand out across the region, the newspaper also will name a SouthCoast Youth of the Year — the 2011 recipient was standout Dartmouth High School student Cali Warner — as well as men and women of the year in each of towns we cover.

Please send nomination information — which cannot be returned — in writing by Nov. 23 in care of The Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford, MA 02740; fax it to 508-997-7491, Attention: Debra Ryan; or e-mail it to dryan@s-t.com

The names of all nominees will be published.

A Standard-Times newsroom committee will make the final selections.

The Standard-Times' choices will be published during the Christmas/New Year holidays; the exact dates will be announced.

In concert with the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, a SouthCoast Teacher of the Year will also be chosen. More details on that will be announced soon.